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Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / May 27

Lightning Fans Should Be Optimistic For Oliver Bjorkstrand’s Return

The Tampa Bay Lightning paid a premium for Oliver Bjorkstrand and his linemate Yanni Gourde at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. The trade package included two first-round picks (2026 and 2027), a 2025 second-round pick, and winger Michael Eyssimont.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / House of Hockey / May 3

Lightning's Oliver Bjorkstrand Narrowly Avoids Career-Ending Injury Thanks to Emergency Overnight Surgery

Oliver Bjorkstrand missed the post-season for the Tampa Bay Lightning, and now it's been revealed that he almost suffered a career-ending injury. The Tampa

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2

Lightning trade-deadline acquisition developed painful condition in April

The Lightning played their short-lived 2025 playoff schedule against the Panthers with an extremely banged-up roster (more on that later). One player who wasn’t available at all during the series was trade deadline acquisition Oliver Bjorkstrand.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / April 19

Lightning F Oliver Bjorkstrand out for series vs. Panthers

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand will not play in the team's Eastern Conference first-round series against the Florida Panthers, head coach Jon Cooper announced on Saturday.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Daily Faceoff / April 19

Lightning’s Oliver Bjorkstrand will miss first round playoff series

The Tampa Bay Lightning will be without right winger Oliver Bjorkstrand for the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper confirmed Saturday per Diandra Loux of The Hockey News.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Blade of Steel / April 13

Tampa Bay Lightning Provide Devastating Update On Veteran Forward Ahead Of The Playoffs

The Tampa Bay Lightning are rolling into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but now they've provided an unfortunate update on the talented Oliver Bjorkstrand. After

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Field Level Media / April 13

Lightning F Oliver Bjorkstrand (lower body) out indefinitely

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury, head coach Jon Cooper announced Sunday. Bjorkstrand, who will be sidelined into the playoffs, sustained the injury during Tampa Bay's 4-3 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Friday.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

Lightning right winger out week-to-week

He hasn’t been quite as productive as Tampa Bay hoped after acquiring him and Yanni Gourde from the Kraken at the trade deadline.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / March 27

Reviewing the Lightning’s Trade Deadline Acquistions After 10 Games

Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde were traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning as part of a three-team trade also involving the Seattle Kraken and Detroit Red Wings on March 6.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 11

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Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / March 8

Get to Know the Newest Kraken, Michael Eyssimont

On March 5, the Seattle Kraken traded forwards Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde with Kyle Aucoin and a 2026 fifth-round pick to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Michael Eyssimont.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

How Oliver Bjorkstrand Impacts the Lightning Forward Core

Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois continues to be active with deals again at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. The Lightning’s forward core had some gaping holes, and the team has gotten away with cheap, defensive-specialist forwards in their bottom six up to this point in the season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 6

Newcomer Oliver Bjorkstrand notches winner for Lightning in high-scoring thriller vs. Sabres

Newcomer Oliver Bjorkstrand had the go-ahead goal in the third period of his Tampa Bay debut as the Lightning rallied past the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night for their 11th win in 13 games.

NHL News / Philly Hockey Now / March 6

2025 NHL Trade Deadline: It’s a Seller’s Market

The 2025 NHL trade deadline has proven one thing: it’s a seller’s market. Let’s recap the moves so far: It started with the Ryan Lindgren trade. In exchange for Lindgren, the New York Rangers received a 2025 second—and fourth-round pick.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Why the trade for Gourde, Bjorkstrand made sense for the Lightning

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NHL News / Flamesnation / March 5

NHL Notebook: Kraken trade Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand to the Lightning

Confusing trades are the best. On Wednesday afternoon, the Seattle Kraken traded Yanni Gourde (at 50% retention), Oliver Bjorkstrand, and the Kraken’s 2026 fifth-round pick to the Tampa Bay Lightning for Michael Eyssimont, two top-10 protected picks in 2026 and 2027 and a 2025 second-round pick.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 5

NHL Notebook: Lightning acquire Gourde and Bjorkstrand, Hurricanes gauging interest in Rantanen, and more

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Seattle Kraken linked up for a multi-player trade on Wednesday. Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand are heading to Tampa while the Lightning are sending Michael Essymont along with first-round picks in 2026 and 2027 and a second-round pick in 2025 back to Seattle.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 5

Lightning acquire Bjorkstrand, Gourde from Kraken in 3-team swap

The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired forwards Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde on Wednesday as part of a three-team swap. The Lightning sent two conditional first-round picks (2026, 2027) and forward Michael Eyssimont to the Seattle Kraken.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 5

Lightning Finalize Trade: Acquire Gourde, Bjorkstrand from Kraken

The Tampa Bay Lightning have made a major move ahead of the NHL trade deadline, acquiring forwards Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand from the Seattle Kraken.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 5

NHL Trade: Tampa Bay Lightning Acquire Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand

The Tampa Bay Lightning are making another run at the Stanley Cup, acquiring Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand from the Seattle Kraken. As part of the

St. Louis Blues News / Yardbarker / March 4

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 10

Best Oliver Bjorkstrand landing spots before 2025 trade deadline

Oliver Bjorkstrand and the Seattle Kraken are not exactly out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as we speak. Seattle enters the 4 Nations break with a record of 24-29-4.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

Kraken’s Oliver Bjorkstrand Set to Play in His 600th NHL Game

As the Seattle Kraken get ready to host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night, Oliver Bjorkstrand is preparing to play his 600th NHL game. Bjorkstrand was selected in the third round of the 2013 Draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets and first touched NHL ice in the 2015-16 season with the team, but only played 12 games.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 4, 2023

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NHL News / Yardbarker / July 22, 2022

Blue Jackets trade Oliver Bjorkstrand to Kraken for draft picks

Blue Jackets trade F Oliver Bjorkstrand to Kraken for two draft picks

The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded forward Oliver Bjorkstrand to the Seattle Kraken for 2023 third and fourth-round draft picks, the team announced.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / February 17, 2022